Minister of Education Myron Walwyn has claimed that construction of a perimeter wall around Elmore Stoutt High School was of great urgency, adding that speed is what resulted in Government bypassing the tender process, which is usually utilized to promote […]

West End resident Kerrison Smith has entered split pleas in relation to a July 2016 incident in which he allegedly was found with marijuana and cocaine. Smith, who was initially charged with possession of marijuana, is also now charged with […]

The Virgin Islands Festivals and Fairs Committee (VIFFC) said its festival launch that was slated for today (June 15) has been moved to the public holiday of Friday (June 30) at the Festival Grounds in Road Town. The event will […]

By Alred Frett, Contributor No one seems to care that our world is in turmoil, our systems corrupted, our leaders insensitive, our children are less progressive than their parents, our ambition fading and hopes dying. We have become more isolated […]

Minister responsible for agriculture Dr Kedrick Pickering said, in relation to stray cattle, the government is facing a number of challenges including a shortage of space to keep the pounded animals, as well as a shortage of supermarkets to accept […]

Hi! I’m Shauna-Kay Miller, your singing representative for the 3rd district. Coming from a singing family (my mother, father and brothers), I first recognised my ability to truly sing at a rather very young age. The first time I ever […]

With the impending implementation of the digital textbook system, some parents/guardians of secondary students are expected to see savings in excess of $100 – and even $200 in some cases – as it relates to the cost of textbooks. The […]

I am 16 year-old Essynce Evans, a proud student of the Virgin Islands Schools of Technical Studies. With hopes of making it BIG one day as a performing artist or cartoon impressionist, I am proud to be the selected representative […]

Students graduating this year run the risk of losing their health insurance coverage if they don’t change their status, said the National Health Insurance (NHI). It noted that students are currently covered under its system. “However, upon graduation, persons who […]

While noting that works will be done in areas such as the underside of the dock at St Thomas Bay Jetty on Virgin Gorda, Minister of Works Mark Vanterpool yesterday disclosed that the project recently done has cost at least […]